Saint Patrick's Day

St. Patrick’s Day 2018 occurs on Saturday, March 17, in observance of the death of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. What began as a religious feast day in the 17th century has evolved into a variety of festivals across the globe celebrating Irish culture with parades, special foods, music, dancing, parades, shamrocks and all things Irish. From leprechauns to the color green.

St. Patrick’s Day Traditions

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated with parties, parades and a lot of green. The date marks the death of St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland. Today, the holiday has evolved to become a secular celebration of Irish culture.

One traditional symbol of St. Patrick’s Day is the Shamrock. The Shamrock was chosen Ireland’s national emblem because of the legend that St. Patrick has used it to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity.

It has been considered as good luck symbol since the earliest times. Many other nationalities believe it brings luck.

Top 5 interesting facts about

• Saint Patrick didn’t wear green, his color was actually blue.

• Despite his Irish notoriety, Saint Patrick was British.

• There is no corn in the traditional St. Patrick’s Day meal of corned beef and cabbage.

• Saint Patrick was born “Maewyn Succat” but changed his name to “Patricius” after becoming a priest.

• The shamrock was originally a teaching tool, it is said it is used to explain the Holy Trinity.